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Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

1000 convicts as dangerous as dynamite ... with a killer-warden who lit the fuse !

19516.41h 27m

Overview

A warden and his assistant clash over prison reform, triggering a violent riot.

Directed by Crane Wilbur
Written by Crane Wilbur
Produced by Bryan Foy
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Top Cast

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran

Chuck Daniels

David Brian

David Brian

Mark Benson

Philip Carey

Philip Carey

Red Pardue

Ted de Corsia

Ted de Corsia

Warden Ben Rickey

Scott Forbes

Scott Forbes

Jim Frazier

Michael Tolan

Michael Tolan

Leo Daly

Dick Wesson

Dick Wesson

Tinker

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Jeff Riordan

William Campbell

William Campbell

Nick Ferretti

Edward Norris

Edward Norris

Sgt. Cliff Hart

About Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison

Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison is a crime, drama film released in 1951. Directed by Crane Wilbur, it stars Steve Cochran, David Brian, Philip Carey. A warden and his assistant clash over prison reform, triggering a violent riot.

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